Drone

Robots frequently used in battle to reduce risk to soldiers, IDF chief Zamir says

The IDF has also discussed the use of special robots to enter tunnels and residences that may be booby-trapped, prior to soldiers entering

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.
Airwayz operators during a recent NATO drill showcase the Overwatch command and control system

As drones multiply, the battle to control low-altitude airspace intensifies

The proliferation of inexpensive unmanned aircraft is creating new security challenges for governments, militaries and security agencies around the world

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on September 1, 2026, shows a military aircraft ready to take off on the day US CENTCOM said US forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military target.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'

US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, ARIELLA ROITMAN
Canadian army servicemen of the NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia attend "Resolute Reforger 2026," its largest force deployment exercise at Jekabpils airfield, Latvia November 2, 2026.

Latvia briefly warns of airspace threat, says NATO jets activated

Ukrainian military drones have been straying into the airspace of neighboring European countries, creating concerns of the war spilling over into NATO countries bordering Russia and Belarus.

|ByREUTERS

Hatzalah to dispatch drone rescue team to aid search for missing Israeli tourist on Mount Olympus

Hatzalah's drones will operate with local Greek forces in the area, focusing on sites that are difficult to reach on foot.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
Ami Yogev, a 46-year-old Israeli tourist, who went missing in Greece.

Israel, Netherlands trade tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over Dutch West Bank sanctions

Jewish TV star Adam Brody calls Israeli actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ • Trump willing to bend on Iran sanctions if progress made on nuclear issues, official tells ‘Post'

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The IDF seals the home of a terrorist who conducted an attack, killing Netanel Chkroun, September 25, 2026.

Former Ukrainian defense minister unveils 'Army of Robots' to accelerate autonomous warfare

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to have humanoid robots playing active combat roles on the battlefield. Aims to have a humanoid robot kill a Russian soldier in six months.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's new defense tech initiative 'Army of Robots'

Schools in Riyadh move to remote learning without warning amid renewed Saudi-Houthi tensions

The academic calendar shows that the current week was scheduled as a regular school week after the Saudi National Day holiday on September 23 and 24.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByELI LEON
Smoke rises above Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2026

Class of IDF drone that killed two soldiers has history of explosive failures - report

According to N12, drones of that type had failed to detonate on at least seven prior occasions, and in another three incidents in 2025 had exploded while being examined by IDF forces.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

How is drone warfare changing rapidly? An IDF interceptor explains what's next

With Russia logging over 100,000 drone strikes in a single year and the IDF going from one drone per unit to one or two per squad, Cukierman says this is the defining weapons story of our era.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Iron Beam, Iron Beam M, and Lite Beam

IDF grounds all 'drone ops.' following fatal crash, Houthis blame Saudi for Taiz market strike

Iran still waiting for official US response to proposal after initial Trump reaction • IDF enacts heavy restrictions against Palestinian movement in West Bank during Sukkot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the IDF's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Hashmonaim Brigade operating in northern Israel. Photos published on September 27, 2026.

Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon

WATCH: IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage facility

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

Two IDF soldiers killed in drone accident during operation within Gaza outpost

The two soldiers were operating the drone when it crashed; they went to investigate the crash site, and the drone exploded, 99th Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Elad Tzuri said.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026ByJAMES GENN, YONAH JEREMY BOB, AVI ASHKENAZI
Fallen soldiers Ofek Moalem, 23, and Nadav Kali, 24, are pictured following the IDF announcement of their death in the Gaza Strip. Announcement dated September 25, 2026.

Trump reportedly rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as Saudi coalition downs Houthi drones, missile

Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions • Yemen calls on citizens to fight against Houthis • Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of a security pact between the US, Denmark, and Greenland during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.